We are proud to know about initiatives such as La Hormiga Verde, a company that has been leading the recycling of WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) in Spain since 2019. In 2024 alone, they have recovered more than 1,800 tonnes of materials, preventing this waste from ending up polluting the environment, and also generating inclusive employment for almost 50 people.

With the launch of their new business unit, La Hormiga Crea, they have taken a key step in the circular economy: transforming recovered materials into new useful, durable and sustainable products. A clear example of this is the CALA bench, made from recycled plastic and designed with the environment and people in mind.

To turn this idea into reality, they needed a versatile and precise technological solution. It was then that they placed their trust in one of our CNC milling machines, which has enabled them to:

– Increase their production capacity.

– Design unique pieces from recycled plastic.

– Personalise their products with engraved texts and logos.

With our CNC milling machine, La Hormiga Verde has expanded its capabilities to create sustainable urban furniture: benches, planters, tables, rocking chairs, stools… all designed to be self-assembling and to optimise transport to the end customer, thus also reducing the environmental footprint in distribution.

💬 From La Hormiga Verde they highlight:

‘The new machine offers us a lot of possibilities’.

This project is a clear example of how technology can be a key ally in the recovery of materials, the reduction of waste and the creation of products with social and environmental value.

Many thanks to La Hormiga Verde for trusting our CNC milling technology to make recycling a source of innovation.

You can find out more about their initiative and work at their website lahormigaverde.org

Here is also a link to the video: https://youtu.be/N7JtzQEE_EY